Munich (dpa) - Hansi Flick will continue to play a key role in shaping the squad planning for the German football record champions following his onward commitment as head coach of FC Bayern Munich.
"Hansi has a say, that's clear. The coach's opinion plays a role in our personnel decisions. He has to work with the players," said CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge of the "Bild" newspaper. "That's why we wanted clarity in the coaching position before we put together the players' squad for the next season in the next weeks and months."
In the middle of the intermittent game operation due to the corona virus pandemic, Bayern announced on Friday the early contract extension with the 55-year-old Flick until June 30, 2023. "Hansi has reintroduced the style with which we won the triple in 2013," said Rummenigge (64). He also "excellently developed young players like Alphonso Davies (19) and Joshua Zirkzee (18)," said the Bayern boss: "We want to continue on this path consistently. The three-year term should document our trust."
Apparently, Bavaria's former triple coach Jupp Heynckes (74) also played an advisory role. Rummenigge reported some calls to the former Bayern coach. "From Jupp's point of view, Hansi is a perfect fit for FC Bayern," said Rummenigge. Flick reminded him of Heynckes himself: "This empathetic way of dealing with the team distinguishes them both."
Bayern squad
Notification from Bayern about the extension with Flick
Data and facts about Flick
Image interview with Rummenigge (payment barrier)
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